2008 Jenkins Family Reunion

We had our 2nd Annual Jenkins Family Reunion in October. We kind of had a lock in at the Homestead in Lakeland and spent the weekend together. Eating and drinking and having a ton of fun. We spent Friday night cooking a huge Mexican dinner and waiting for Ben and Emily's flight to get in. Saturday, after a late night arrival of the DC'ers, Belle woke them up with a loud and slightly off key version of " Rise and Shine" to which you heard an muffled..." oh my goodness"...We spent the day hanging out and cooking and eating and just spending time together. Saturday afternoon we had a Pumpkin Carving Contest. Although there was not really a contest, I would have to say that The Bork Pumpkin would have won for traditional pumpkin carving rules. the Jenkins Pumpkin would get the most ridiculous pumpkin...since Ben tried to woodglue the ears onto the side of the pumpkin...HILARIOUS....the Pirtle Pumpkin would have won scariest pumpkin in halloween history. Hudson wouldn't have anything to do with it..I think his words were " Belle Pumpkin Scary." We cooked out steaks later that night and just spent the night and evening together. It was a wonderful evening with many amusing points throughout the night. Sunday we got up and had breakfast and took the 2008 Family Picture. Belle and I went fishing and spent some quiet time together...having a blast and we wish that it could have never ended...it was a WONDERFUL weekend and we love our family and cannot wait until next year. God Bless us for such a wonderful family that is full of love and support, kindness and acceptance, patience and faith